Published date: 15 July 2024

This notice was replaced on 10 September 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 10 September 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Training services - 80500000

  • Vocational training services - 80530000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£140,000

Procurement reference

ECC001-DN732032-34618599

Published date

15 July 2024

Closing date

2 August 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

11 September 2024

Contract end date

10 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Essex County Council is looking to procure a supplier to deliver a face-to-face leadership programme and Continuous Professional Development for Social Care leaders from all provision types (Residential Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Live at Home Services and Supported Living).

The purpose of the Leadership programme is to deliver a face-to-face programme for Social Care leaders (Participants) from all provision types including Residential Care Homes for Older People and/or Learning Disability services, Nursing Homes, Domiciliary Care Agencies, Extra Care Schemes and Supported Living.

In scope of the requirement is:
• Development of the programmes
• All materials and tools required in the delivery the programme
• Evaluation and outcomes of the effectiveness of the programme including participant feedback
• Travel costs for trainer(s)
• Venue Costs
• Refreshments and lunches for all face-to-face sessions
• the administration of booking the venue(s) & refreshments.
• Introductory contact with the attendees prior to the commencement of each cohort with expectations and joining instructions.
• Overheads

Out of scope

The recruitment of participants across the programme(s) this will be undertaken by Essex County Council, Provider Quality Innovation Team.

The Leadership programme will be delivered over a 12 month period and consist of a min 4 cohorts, with a maximum of 18 attendees per cohort. Each cohort is expected to run between 7 to 10 months, meeting at least monthly.
The CPD Programme will have a maximum of 40 attendees, supported over a 12 month period.


About the buyer

Contact name

Jawid Hassani

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom

Email

jawid.hassani@essex.gov.uk

Website

https://www.essex.gov.uk/